Allen Clarke

A strategic programme and project manager with over 30 years of UK and international experience managing complex and high profile projects within the construction industry. Specialising in stakeholder engagement and brief development using tailored solutions to drive risk, value and benefits based decisions leading to successful project funding. Advising on site selection, due diligence, and matters precedent for legal agreements. Selecting and leading skilled teams with a focus on co-ordination, collaboration and collective thinking to establish dynamic design solutions in full compliance with requirements. Monitoring and controlling activities and resources to provide articulate programme, progress and strategic advice to meet all goals and targets measured by KPI’s. Authoring project control processes and tools aligned to suit unique organisational infrastructures and policies. Capturing exceptions and managing change to provide a complete and comprehensive audit trail for measurement and analysis. Extensive standard form and bespoke contract knowledge and administration expertise in high value, high risk environments. Organising and overseeing mock-ups, acceptance tests and commissioning to validate qualitative criteria and authenticate solutions. Carrying out forensic construction programme analysis to provide early issue identification and resolution to maintain objectives and eliminate disputes. Managing and administering project acceptance procedures including post project reviews to continue life-long learning and complete benchmark data capture for project close-out. Preparation of marketing information, PQQ, and bid documentation and leadership for conquest work outside of organic business opportunities. Specialties: Data Centres. Office Development, Refurbishment & Fit-Out. Hotels.